Dan Duangdao

Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
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2014 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics ‘Locked In On’ Aaron Gordon

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With the Los Angeles Lakers set to workout 12 prospects in this year's highly anticipated draft today, one of the biggest targets with the seventh pick is Arizona's Aaron Gordon. While his shooting…

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Lakers Nation 2014 NBA Mock Draft Version 4.0 Powered By MyNBADraft

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to have the seventh pick in this year's draft, the organization will begin to workout potential prospects on June 4. In our latest mock draft powered by MyNBADraft.com, the Lakers will select Kentucky power…

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Loves Prefers Warriors Over Rockets If Given Choice

Over the weekend, Minnesota Timberwolves all-star Kevin Love made headlines as he spent time in Boston and even met up with Rajon Rondo. -- Think You Know Everything About The 2000's Lakers? Take The Ultimate Fan Quiz! -- With rumors…

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Lakers Nation Wishes Nick Young A Happy 29th Birthday

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Lakers Nation would like to take a moment to wish a very happy birthday to Nick "Swaggy P" Young, who turned 29 years old today. In only his first season with the Lakers,…

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NBA News: Kevin Love Visited Boston To ‘See What It’s Like’

For much of the season and especially in the past month, the Kevin Love trade rumors have heated up as there is speculation the Timberwolves All-Star will not sign an extension to remain in Minnesota. There are numerous teams who…

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Lakers News: Lil Wayne Talks About His Relationship With Kobe Bryant

http://youtu.be/hCH-owsrC-A A couple years ago, rapper Lil Wayne put out a song for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and the two have developed a strong relationship. In ESPN The Magzine's 2014 World Cup issue, Lil Wayne talked about numerous…

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Kobe Bryant ‘Jealous’ Of Tim Duncan For Playing With Same Great Coach

Please enable Javascript to watch this video During the 2000's, it seemed like Kobe Bryant or Tim Duncan were winning championships almost every season. With nine championships combined, both players are future Hall-of-Famers and will go down as two of…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Plans To Interview Lionel Hollins For Coaching Job

After the NBA draft lottery where the Los Angeles Lakers landed the seventh pick in this year's draft, the team started interviewing potential candidates to fill their vacant head coaching position. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The…

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NBA Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Would Only Leave Bulls For Knicks Coaching Job

Since Mike D'Antoni's resignation, numerous coaches have expressed interest in the Los Angeles Lakers' vacant head coaching position. After the draft lottery, the team has already interviewed Byron Scott and Mike Dunleavy Sr. and hope to have a new coach…

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Lakers News: Team Interviews Mike Dunleavy For Head Coaching Position

After the Los Angeles Lakers landed the seventh pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the team has officially started searching for their next head coach after Mike D'Antoni's resignation. According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, general manager Mitch Kupchak met…

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